Plumbing & Water Systems
Pipe Laying & Jointing Training
SAQA-aligned pipe laying & jointing training delivered online, on-site or at our centres in Midrand and Durban. Daily classes, no waiting period.
Quick answer
What is the Pipe Laying & Jointing course?
The Storm Water Pipe Laying Course provides learners with the practical and technical skills required to work as a pipe layer in the civil construction industry . The course focuses on the installation of underground pipelines used for storm water drainage and related infrastructure projects.
Course outline
What the Pipe Laying & Jointing course covers, module by module.
- Introduction to storm water and underground pipeline systems
- Interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Planning and preparing work areas for pipe installation
- Excavation techniques for different pipeline types
- Trenching safety and ground support requirements
- Safe handling and positioning of pipes
- Installing storm water pipelines correctly and safely
- Jointing methods for concrete, steel, and plastic pipes
- Testing pipelines for alignment, leaks, and compliance
- Backfilling techniques and compaction methods
- Installation of culverts and manholes
- Site housekeeping and environmental considerations
- Interpret drawings and specifications for storm water pipelines
- Prepare excavation sites safely and effectively
- Install storm water pipes using correct methods and techniques
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Introduction to storm water and underground pipeline systems
- Interpreting construction drawings and specifications
- Planning and preparing work areas for pipe installation
- Excavation techniques for different pipeline types
- Trenching safety and ground support requirements
- Safe handling and positioning of pipes
- Installing storm water pipelines correctly and safely
- Jointing methods for concrete, steel, and plastic pipes
- Testing pipelines for alignment, leaks, and compliance
- Backfilling techniques and compaction methods
- Installation of culverts and manholes
- Site housekeeping and environmental considerations
- Interpret drawings and specifications for storm water pipelines
- Prepare excavation sites safely and effectively
- Install storm water pipes using correct methods and techniques
Who should attend
- Construction workers and pipe layers on civil projects
- Site teams installing stormwater and underground pipelines
- General workers moving into specialised pipe laying roles
- Contractors who need accredited civil construction certificates
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Pipe Laying & Jointing course cost?
The course costs R6,000 per delegate and runs over 5 days. It is an accredited civil construction skills course covering unit standard 12903, Install storm water pipelines, at NQF Level 2. Daily classes run with no waiting period, and group prices are negotiable. Email info@rehtraining.co.za to book, or email info@rehtraining.co.za if you prefer to book in writing.
Do I need experience to do this course?
No, this course is set at NQF Level 2, so it suits workers who are new to pipe laying as well as those already on construction sites. You will learn to interpret drawings, prepare excavation sites, install stormwater pipes, and use the correct jointing methods for concrete, steel, and plastic pipes. If you already work on site, it formalises the skills you use daily.
What will I learn on the course?
The course covers stormwater and underground pipeline systems, reading construction drawings, excavation techniques, trenching safety, and ground support. You will practise jointing concrete, steel, and plastic pipes, test pipelines for alignment and leaks, and learn backfilling and compaction methods. It also covers culverts, manholes, site housekeeping, and environmental considerations. Safety on the trench is a running theme through the practical work.
Can you train at our site in Johannesburg or Durban?
Yes. We deliver on-site at client premises, online, and at our centres in Midrand and Durban. For construction teams, on-site training is usually the best fit because you can train where the work happens. Call 010 746 6954 or email info@rehtraining.co.za to arrange a date, and we will quote for your group.
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